News & Racing Atkinson Withdraws from ITU Triathlon Round 1 Sydney One of the pre-race favourites, and one of Australia's best chances of a podium finish, Courtney Atkinson, has withdrawn from the ITU round 1 race in Sydney just days before the event. Writing on his website Atkinson said: "My recovery from the Mooloolaba World Cup wasn't as good a By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Nutrition Prawn & Vegetable Noodles Stuck for something that will fuel your training and is so simple to cook you will be happy to make it even after your long ride. Prawn and vegetable noodles 1/2 packet hokkein noodles 40 green prawns (large) 1 tbsp canola oil 3 garlic cloves 1 red capsicum (seeded and sliced) 200 g mushrooms (slice By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Mid May… Bored? Want a Holiday? The International Honolulu Triathlon – Olympic and Sprint Distance WHAT: Honolulu Hawaii will again play host to athletes from around the world when the 7th Annual Honolulu Triathlon is held on Sunday, May 16th at Ala Moana Beach Park. Over 1000 Triathletes from 8 Countries will show off their athletic abilities as they swim the beautiful waters of Ala By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman Australia & Ironman 70.3 Triathlon 2011 Port Macquarie Dates Announced WTC have annnounced the dates for the 2011 Ironman Australia and Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie. The events will take place nearly a month later than the traditional Ironman weekend – Sunday, May 1, 2011. Places for the full Ironman have also been reduced from 1,500 to just 1,000, ensuring they By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Australia Team Named – Snowsill out of Sydney ITU World Championship Series Australia has named a strong team boasting a blend of youth and experience for the historic world championship series opener, despite the withdrawal of Emma Snowsill. The Aussie contingent will be headed by reigning ITU world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Emma Moffatt, and the winner of Satu By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae & Germany’s Michael Raelert Win Rohto Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in California Carfrae now owns 12 wins at the 70.3 distance and last October in Kona her Ironman debut was a rousing success, thanks to her runner-up finish behind Chrissie Wellington. By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
News & Racing Frintova Triumphs at ITU Triathlon Round 1 Mooloolaba It was a great start to the 2010 World Cup season for reigning ITU Duathlon World Champion Vendula Frintova of the Czech Republic. In a race that also doubled as the Australian Championships, West Australia's Felicity Sheedy-Ryan was the first of the locals home to claim the Australian title. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Kahlefeldt Wins Mens Race in ITU Triathlon Round 1 Mooloolaba Brad Kahlefeldt has got his season off to a flying start after storming home to win the first World Cup title of the 2010 season in Mooloolaba. Kahlefeldt finished just ten seconds ahead of Great Britain's Stuart Hayes, who put on a late charge to finish second. Aussie youngster James Seear fi By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Vanderwater and George win Mooloolaba Triathlon 2010 in Australia – All Category Podium Results 28 March 2010 Media Release Local Sunshine Coast talent Tim George thrilled the crowd, securing the biggest win of his career taking out the Northside Party Hire Open Elite race this morning. Former local Melissa Vandewater scored her first victory in Mooloolaba's famous café and restaurant p By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Ironman Australia Results 2010 by Age Group and Placing By Karl Hayes Ironman Australia turned on another magnificent day to push the 1500 competitors and the huge number of supporters to their limits. While it was a fascinating and exciting race at the pointy end, there was plenty of drama throughout the field. One older male athlete dug deep and set ou By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Carrie Lester First Woman off the Bike at Ironman Australia Triathlon 2010 Carrie Lester has started the marathon at Ironman Australia triathlon 2010 almost four minutes ahead of Lisa Marangon. Rebekah Keat is currently a further three minutes back. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Vernay, Marceau, Ambrose & Neyedli First off the Bike at Ironman Australia Triathlon 2010 Patrick Vernay, Olivier Marceau, Paul Ambrose and Scott Neyedli were first of the bikes at Ironman Australia in a time of 4:42. Adrian Cominotto, who was first out of the water, was half a minute behind the leading group. Vernay is looking like being the triathlete to beat again this year after putt By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Adrian Cominotto First out of the Water and in the Lead Pack on the Bike – Ironman Australia Triathlon 2010 Adrian Cominotto was the fastest swimmer at 44:32 in what is possibly a record swim for Ironman Australia. Two minutes seperated the top pros. Age Grouper Trent Champan swam the 4th fastest swim time to be right with the leaders. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman Australia – Tony Abbott has Headed out on the 180km Bike Leg Tony Abbott has completed the swim leg of Ironman Australia in 1:27 and is now out on the 180km bike leg. He was swarmed by media as he made his way through transition. Tony Abbott is supporting the McGrath Foundation and racing in distinctive pink cycling gear. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Carrie Lester Wins her Debut Ironman at the Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia Triathlon 2010 In tough conditions Carrie Lester has won her first Ironman in 9:23:46. Lester put in a fast bike leg to to exit T2 almost four minutes ahead of Lisa Marangon and was never troubled by any of the professional women in the run. Rebekah Keat finished in second place almost ten minutes further back in By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Patrick Vernay Wins the Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia Triathlon 2010 Patrick Vernay has won his fourth consecutive Ironman Australia title in 8:23:54. The hot conditions made the run almost seven minutes slower than last year but the swim was considerably quicker than last year which helped with the faster times. Scotland's Scott Neyedli was second and just ove By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
News & Racing Courtney Atkinson (Possible) and Kirsten Sweetland Defend Mooloolaba ITU World Cup Triathlon Titles With a shadow over defending champion Courtney Atkinson as he struggles to overcome a stomach bug and Sweetland coming in with a solid base foundation and little speed preparation the race is thrown wide open. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Gear & Tech Shimano Dura Ace Di2 Electronic Shifters for Triathlon and Time Trial Bikes The revolutionary Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting option for triathletes and time trialists eliminate the need to change hand positions for shifting. The electronic system is linked and you can execute gear shifts from the base bar or aero extensions which will save time and energy so you can focus By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Ironman Australia Triathlon 2010 Pro Field With Pete Jacobs out due to a broken collarbone this year's race should be a tough battle between last years winner Patrick Verney, Leon Griffin and Tim Berkel Although if the recent Geelong Ironman 70.3 triathlon is any indication Matty White, Paul Ambrose and Jason Shortis look like they a By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing 58:23 Half Marathon World Record – Zersenay Tadese The big running news of the weekend was that Zersenay Tadese, the Eritrean former World Cross-country champion and multiple world half-marathon champion, delivered on his promise to break the half-marathon world record in Lisbon. He ran an amazing time of 58:23. Full story… By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Leading Female Athletes out of Mooloolaba ITU World Cup Triathlon 2010 Leading female triathletes missing from this weekends Mooloolabah ITU World Cup triathlon on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Emma Moffatt (broken Shoulder), Emma Snowsill, Felicity Abram , Annabel Luxford and up and coming Emma Jackson are all notably absent. By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Nutrition Pasta bake As the summer starts to draw to a close in the southern hemisphere we serve up a dish that is quick and simple to make, yet healthy, high in carbohydrates, and will bring a satisfying warmth to you after a hard training session. By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
News & Racing Some Great Competitor Stories Leading in to the Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia Triathlon 2010 Every Ironman has hundreds of stories of triathletes who have overcome extraordinary hurdles to make it to the start line. There are just as many characters and legends who get to the start line and achieve great things. This year's Urban Hotel Group Ironman Australia 25th Anniversary triathlo By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
News & Racing Aviva Ironman 70.3 Triathlon 2010 – Singapore Results – Men Australia's Craig Alexander has overcome the theft of his bikes to win the Aviva Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Singapore. Alexander was in the lead bunch out of the water and in to T1. South African, James Cunnama made some ground on Alexander with a 2:07:36 bike split (0:2:12 faster t By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
